Oakland women's soccer concludes first season under Saurin

ROCHESTER - The Oakland women's soccer team concluded its 2014 spring season under the direction of first-year head coach Margaret Saurin.
Oakland posted a 3-1-1 record in traditional 90-minute matches. The Golden Grizzlies also played a non-traditional contest against the NWSL's Chicago Red Stars and DePaul, playing each squad for 45 minutes in an exhibition in Chicago.
"We had a lot of good results this spring against some strong opponents," said Saurin. "Some of the games we played this spring had the feel of fall games; no one took them lightly."
The Golden Grizzlies' defense was stingy, giving up just four goals throughout the spring, with two coming against the Chicago Red Stars.
"Defensively, we did a really nice job of making sure we kept the ball out of the back of our net," said Saurin. "We gave ourselves a chance to win those games because of it."
Oakland's offense had standout performances as well, notching a 4-0 victory over FC Durham and a 2-0 result against Saginaw Valley State in a pair of home contests at Ultimate Soccer Arena.
Overall, Saurin was pleased with the team's spring season.
"The team performed to a high level," said Saurin. "I believe there is more potential there, and I know the team believes that, too. That's what we're all excited about."